College
This document, handed out on the first day of class, is your "contract" with the professor and contains all deadlines and grading policies.
The Syllabus
This type of program allows you to "earn while you learn," getting paid a wage while receiving on-the-job training from a master professional.
An Apprenticeship.
Before heading out to a party or a late-night study session, you should always share this "Live" feature on your phone with at least one trusted friend so they know where you are in real-time.
Live Location Sharing (via Find My, Google Maps, or Life360)
If you can't find a book or need help starting a research paper, this person is your best friend.
The Librarian.
This is the name of the form you must fill out every single year to remain eligible for federal grants and student loans.
The FAFSA.
Unlike high school, most college professors hold these scheduled blocks of time where students can drop in to ask questions or get extra help
Office Hours
Many trades require this legal document, which proves you have passed a state-monitored exam to practice your craft safely.
A License (or Certification).
To prevent "tailgating"—which is when a stranger follows you into a locked building—you should never do this for someone you don't recognize, even if it feels "polite" to do so.
Holding the door open (for someone without a keycard)
If you are struggling with a specific subject like Math or Writing, this campus resource offers peer-to-peer help, usually for free.
The Tutoring Center (or Writing Lab).
SCENARIO: You have $50 for the week. A "Need" is a textbook; a "Want" is a $15 takeout meal. If you buy the meal 3 times, how much do you have left for the book?
$5 ($50 - $45)
To be considered a "Full-Time" student and stay eligible for most scholarships, you generally need to take at least this many credit hours per semester.
12 Credit Hours (typically 4 classes)
In the trade world, "PPE" is mandatory for safety. Name three specific items that fall under this category.
Hard hat, steel-toed boots, safety goggles, earplugs, or gloves
When posting photos on social media while you are out, safety experts recommend you wait until this time to tag your specific location or post the "story."
After you have already left the location
This person is assigned to you to help you pick your classes and ensure you are on track to graduate on time.
Academic Advisor.
This 3-digit number (ranging from 300 to 850) determines your ability to rent an apartment, buy a car, or get a low interest rate in the future.
Credit Score.
In college, "FERPA" laws mean that once you turn 18, your school cannot share your grades or records with these people without your written consent.
Your parents/guardians.
If you are an independent contractor in the trades, you should set aside roughly this percentage of every paycheck to pay your own taxes later.
25% to 30%
If you are at a social gathering and you set your drink down to go to the bathroom or dance, what is the only safe thing to do with that drink when you get back?
Throw it away and get a new one
Many students experience "Food Insecurity." Most modern campuses now have this specific resource to provide free groceries to students in need.
A Campus Food Pantry.
This is the term for the "hidden" cost of a loan—the extra money you pay back to the lender on top of the original amount you borrowed.
Interest.
To prevent conflicts over guests, cleanliness, and noise, many dorms require you and your roommate to sign this document in the first week, which outlines the "ground rules" for your shared living space.
The Roommate Agreement (or Roommate Contract).
This term refers to the "Blue Book" or list of standard labor times used to determine how much a customer should be charged for a specific repair.
Flat Rate
You see a situation that looks uncomfortable or unsafe, but you're too nervous to confront it directly to break the tension and give the person at risk a chance to leave.
Distraction
Beyond just physical check-ups, most campus Health Centers provide this resource for free or at a very low cost, which includes things like flu shots, STI testing, and basic prescriptions, so you don't have to find a local doctor in a new city.
Student Health Services (or the Campus Clinic)
You earn $1,200 a month from a part-time job. Following the popular 50/30/20 Rule of budgeting, how much money should you be putting specifically into your Savings or debt repayment each month?
$240 (which is 20% of $1,200).